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Sports

The Ultimate Teen Guide

by Gail Fay
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Whether playing baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, softball, volleyball, or wrestling, millions of teens all over the country participate in some sporting activity. Despite widespread enthusiasm for such activities, not all teens know how to make the most out of their interests, and some teens who might want to get involved don't know which sports are right for them.
For high school athletes of all levels, this book provides up-to-date information on sports-related issues, practical tips, and valuable resources. Each chapter features quotes from current and former high school athletes who share their experiences related to the given topic. Issues discussed include

  • choosing a sport to play
  • balancing all aspects of life as a student-athlete
  • dealing with the pressures of competition
  • improving athletic performance
  • consequences of performance-enhancing drugs and supplements
  • common injuries and prevention measures
  • training during the off-season
  • playing in college
  • sports-related careers and opportunities

    • Throughout the book, readers will find sidebars containing various sports-related tidbits: high school sports stories, the history of various sports, interesting facts, short biographies, and sports-themed young adult novels. Filled with useful information, Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide will help high school athletes of all levels, from freshman novices to highly competitive seniors.

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    • Release date

      November 29, 2012

    • Formats

      • Kindle Book

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        • ISBN: 9780810882188

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        • ISBN: 9780810882188
        • File size: 9770 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Booklist

        September 15, 2013
        Grades 7-12 Whether through interviews or brief biographies, the comprehensive It Happened to Me series ties each topic directly to teens. Sports describes clear benefits to playing sports and then continues on with a look at the lives of student athletes, developing mental toughness, nutrition (and the repercussions of eating disorders), avoiding injuries, the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs, and options for playing in college and throughout life. Descriptions are not generalized but detailed for each major sport. The author also includes histories of sports, charts, statistics, and young adult literature connections in every chapter. Each title comprises a good blend of opinion and current research, making the series an excellent resource for both individual and curricular research.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2013, American Library Association.)

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    • English

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